Crews are in control for dominant hosts

7:00pm Wednesday 19th November 2008

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CREWS from up and down the region took part in Stourport Boat Club’s Head Race, but it was the hosts who excelled.

Rowers enjoyed contrasting weather over the weekend, which saw bright sunshine deteriorate into cold and windy conditions.

The hosts had 11 wins, while neighbours Bewdley enjoyed eight victories.

Over 140 crews, representing clubs from Worcester, Evesham, Gloucester, Stratford, Bristol, Ross, Upton, Hereford and Birmingham took part in the tournament.

Stourport’s veteran quad battled through the rain to win their race to defeat Upton and Bewdley by well over a minute.

Two home crews, the women’s senior two four and the men’s veteran B four, shook off the gruelling effects of racing along the University Boat race course on the Thames the previous day to win their events.

Stourport men’s senior two quad had the fastest time of the day, setting 11 minutes and 41 seconds to pip Upton into second.

Both Stourport and Bewdley use winter racing as a development stage for junior and senior crews as they try and earn spots in the Great Britain squad.

Stourport Boat Club wins: Men’s senior two quad — Matt Brighton, Jamie Wrafter, Nic Danby, Dan Brighton; Men’s veteran B coxless four — Pete Spencer, Keith Barwise, Tim Haywood, Simon Rush; Men's veteran F quad — Tom Edwards, Ian Grant, Richard Lloyd, Don Taylor; Men’s senior three single scull — Matt Brighton; Men’s veteran C single scull — Duncan Gwilliam; Men’s senior four singles — Artiem Enkov; Men’s Junior 15 double scull — Josh Partridge, Samuel Prescott; Men’s junior 16 quad —Josh Bradley, Chris Berry, Sam Adamson, Gary Hickman; Women's senior 2 coxed four — Rachel Thomas, Jo Fuller, Harriet Betson, Sarah Hough, Becky Davies (cox); Women’s junior 15 coxed quad — Rhiann Moses, Hannah Brighton, Zoe Harvey, Louise Clayton, Nikki Hickman (cox); Women’s junior 14 coxed quad — Danni Bowkett, Nikki Hickman, Tamsin Harris, Louise Clayton, Hannah Brighton (cox).

Bewdley Rowing Club wins: Men’s senior four quad; Men’s senior two coxless four; Men’s senior four coxed four; Men’s junior 15 coxed quad; Men’s veteran E coxed four; Men’s senior two coxed four; Men’s novice single sculls; Women’s novice coxed four.